Dysautonomic and reflex syncope syndromes

B P Grubb; D Kosinski

doi:10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70334-9

Dysautonomic and reflex syncope syndromes

Cardiol Clin. 1997 May;15(2):257-68. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70334-9.

Authors

B P Grubb¹, D Kosinski

Affiliation

¹ Department of Medicine, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, USA.

PMID: 9164714
DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70334-9

Abstract

Both dysautonomic and reflex syncope are common problems that, although related to neurocardiogenic syncope, are somewhat distinct entities. Proper diagnosis and management require an adequate knowledge of these disorders. Further investigations will continue to advance knowledge of these various disorders of orthostatic control.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Autonomic Nervous System / physiopathology*
Humans
Hypotension, Orthostatic / complications
Hypotension, Orthostatic / physiopathology*
Hypotension, Orthostatic / therapy
Reflex / physiology*
Syncope, Vasovagal / etiology
Syncope, Vasovagal / physiopathology*
Syncope, Vasovagal / therapy
Syndrome
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